As part of the log packing requirements:

• Logs must be loosely packed.
• Outer bottom logs must be in contact with and rest solidly against bunks, bolsters, stakes, or standards.
• Each inside log on the side of a stack of logs must touch at least two bunks, bolsters, stakes, or standards.
• The center of the highest log on each side or end must be above the top of each stake, bunk, or standard.

What is a cab shield?

• A vertical barrier across the front of the deck of a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
• A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.
• The depression formed between two cylindrical articles when they are laid with their eyes horizontal and parallel against each other.
• A vertical barrier placed directly behind the cab of a tractor to protect the cab in the event cargo should shift forward.

Define 'bolster':

• A vertical barrier across the front of the deck of a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
• A crosswise load bearing structural component, particularly a part of a log bunk.
• An inflatable bag intended to fill otherwise empty space between articles of cargo, or between articles of cargo and the wall of the vehicle.
• A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.

To prevent rolling, how many points of contact are required, at minimum, for a boulder resting on a rounded or partially rounded side?

• 5
• 4
• 2
• 3

Requirements

If the flattest side of the boulder is rounded or partially rounded, place the boulder in a crib made of hardwood fixed to deck of vehicle.

Boulder should rest on both deck and timber, with at least 3 well-separated points of contact that prevent rolling in any direction.

Within the requirements for concrete pipe, which of these requires specific securement methods?

• Concrete pipe loaded cross-wise on a flatbed trailer.
• Concrete pipe that is grouped together into a single rigid article and may not roll.
• Concrete pipe eyes vertical and concrete pipe loaded lengthwise.
• Concrete pipe loaded in a sided vehicle or container.

What is the minimum securement requirement for paper rolls with eyes vertical with a width between 1.25 and 1.76 its diameter?

• All of these are required.
• Tiedowns.
• Friction mats alone.
• Banding them together.

An anchor point is defined as:

• The load carrying area of a truck, trailer, or intermodal container.
• Part of the structure, fitting, or attachment on a vehicle or cargo to which a tiedown is attached.
• A vertical barrier across the front of the deck of a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
• A rail along the side of a vehicle that protects the side of the vehicle from impacts.

A chock is defined as:

• A short piece of material, usually wood, nailed to the deck to reinforce blocking.
• A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.
• A tapered or wedge-shaped piece used to secure round articles against rolling.
• A crosswise load bearing structural component, particularly a part of a log bunk.

When securing concrete pipe with a diameter up to 45 inches loaded crosswise as a group,lengthwise tiedowns should be either one 1/2 in chain or wire rope, or:

• Two 3/8 inch chains or wire ropes.
• One 3/8 inch chain or wire rope.
• Two 1/4 inch chains or wire ropes.
• Two nylon straps with aggregate WLL of 50% the weight of the load.

When securing concrete pipe over 45 inches loaded crosswise, which direction must the tiedowns on the rear half of the load run?

• Forward
• Rearward
• It doesn't matter.
• Straight up and down.

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